Live in the West Region? There is now a referral approval waiver in place through March 31, 2025. Learn More
Also, you have until Feb. 28 to set up your payment info if you pay by EFT, credit card, or debit card. This is for TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, TYA, TRS, and TRR plans. If you miss this deadline, you will be disenrolled back to Jan. 1. Visit www.tricare.mil/west today.
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TRICARE West Region Contractor Transition: What ...

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Feb. 06, 2025
On Jan. 1, TRICARE began delivering health care under its new regional contracts. This means that TriWest...
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TRICARE Pharmacy Network Expands With Addition o...

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Feb. 06, 2025
On Feb. 5, the Kroger Family of Pharmacies rejoined the TRICARE Pharmacy Program network. This means that...
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New TRICARE Dental Program Contract Brings Updat...

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Jan. 30, 2025
A new TRICARE Dental Program contract will bring changes and improvements starting March 1. United Concordia...
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Defense Health Agency Announces TRICARE West Reg...

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Jan. 25, 2025
Are you enrolled in TRICARE Prime? You should know that the Defense Health Agency has waived the requirement...
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TRICARE Online Patient Portal Decommissioning: D...

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Jan. 22, 2025
On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new...
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Act Now! Payment Deadline Extended for West Regi...

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Jan. 21, 2025
The Defense Health Agency has extended the payment deadline for West Region beneficiaries who pay for TRICARE...
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Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice ...

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Jan. 16, 2025
Do you know what to do when you or a family member feels sick, but it’s outside of business hours or it’s the...
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Check Out the Updated TRICARE Publications Suite

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Jan. 14, 2025
Are you looking for the latest details about your TRICARE health plan? TRICARE has updated its entire...
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Feb. 6, 2024

Learn About TRICARE Pharmacy Network Changes for Specialty Drugs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The TRICARE Pharmacy Program is improving how we manage specialty drugs. Starting March 1, Accredo will provide specialty drugs and enhanced clinical services if you fill TRICARE-defined specialty prescriptions with TRICARE Home Delivery. Accredo will also stay in the TRICARE network as an in-network retail pharmacy.  

The 6th FSS identification card office was named the highest performing Department of the Air Force team for the 2023 fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster)

Feb. 1, 2024

Headed To the Doctor? Bring Proof of Your TRICARE Coverage

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you preparing for a trip to the doctor’s office or the pharmacy? If so, make sure you have proof of your TRICARE coverage.

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Jan. 25, 2024

Explore What TRICARE Covers

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE offers comprehensive coverage to help you get and stay healthy. Knowing what’s included in this coverage can help you make the most of your benefit and avoid unexpected costs.

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Jan. 23, 2024

4 Reminders About Getting Care With TRICARE For Life

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have TRICARE For Life? Knowing how Medicare coverage works can help you avoid unexpected costs. Learn about getting care with Medicare and TRICARE For Life.

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Jan. 17, 2024

How TRICARE Covers Ambulance Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — In some emergencies, an ambulance could be the difference between life and death. Fortunately, your TRICARE plan covers ambulance services in these situations.

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Jan. 11, 2024

Mental Health Is Health: Depression and Oral Health

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Depression can cause you to neglect your oral health if you aren’t able to motivate yourself to do daily tasks like brushing your teeth and flossing. See how TRICARE can help your mental and oral health.

Maj. Marcie Hart, 15th Wing Medical Group family nurse practitioner, provides patient care at Joint Base Pearl-Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 12, 2021. Family nurse practitioners work in a variety of settings at Air Force bases all over the world ensuring everyone has access to wellness and the treatment they need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

Jan. 9, 2024

What To Know Before Getting Care With Your TRICARE Plan

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you or a family member recently enroll in a TRICARE health plan or change plans? Now is a good time to review how to get care with your plan.

Going cold turkey trotting…With temperatures hovering in the high 30s and low 40s, the weather accentuated Naval Hospital Bremerton’s annual Turkey Trot 5K run/walk held in conjunction with the Great American Smoke Out, Nov. 16, 2023. That event helped raise awareness – and heart rates - on the hidden dangers associated with using tobacco products. “The GASO Turkey Trot is symbolic in that smoking impairs capacity to engage in aerobic fitness and impedes the ability to meet the Navy’s periodic health assessment goals and expectations. Quitting improves all of that! In fact, quitting and running a 5K [3.1 miles] produce a double benefit from continued tobacco use,” said Patrick Graves, NHB Tobacco Cessation Counselor (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).

Jan. 4, 2024

Ready To Quit Tobacco? TRICARE Has You Covered

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Although quitting tobacco can be difficult, saying good-bye to cigarettes and chewing tobacco has many health benefits. If you’ve decided to kick the habit, TRICARE covers products and services to help you become tobacco-free.

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Dec. 27, 2023

TRICARE 2023 Year in Review: Digital Tools, Demonstration Projects, New Benefits, and More

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 2023 was a big year for TRICARE. Digital tools, demonstrations, and a strong TRICARE Open Season were just a few of the major stories.

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Dec. 21, 2023

What Are My TRICARE Health Care Provider Options?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for a new doctor for yourself or your family? In your search, you may see terms like “TRICARE-authorized provider,” “network provider,” and “non-network provider.” Knowing what these terms mean can help you choose which provider you see.